Gambling With an Edge - guest Steven Bridges

Our guest this week is magician, and card counter Steven Bridges. In 2018 Steven was a street magician in London. He decided to learn to count cards, and document his journey in a YouTube series.We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of blackjack player, Steven Bridges[00:44] Being "unintentionally retired"[01:51] Stephen's YouTube channel[03:33] Colin Jones[04:36] Content creation, filming, and related considerations[13:07] An instant bankroll[16:36] What was the plan before the bankroll appeared?[17:58] Blackjack Bootcamp[19:07] Managing the logistics of cash[21:52] Early play, bet sizes, and swings[24:21] Filming the early sessions and field tests[26:39] Playing in Washington[29:31] South Point Casino December promotions - 50% off almost everything, City Shine moonshine giveaway[30:59] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools[31:39] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners[32:57] Statistics from the first month in Washington[35:10] U.S. blackjack versus European blackjack[40:36] Returning to the U.S.[49:21] Bad back-offs[52:00] How to find Steven on Youtube[53:00] Recommended: Dead Irish by John Lescroart, Anki appSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://Youtube.com/stevenbridgesRecommended:Dead Irish by John Lescroart https://amzn.to/3of8xkRBuild your own flashcards http://Apps.ankiweb.netLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices